Santa Cruz County property record for 165 Mello View Ln, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,428 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $597,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $9,384 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale Feb 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050-391-02 |
| Primary APN | 050-391-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,428 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,908 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 165 MELLO VIEW LN |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-1143 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-10 |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDS/MELLO TR |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 123100 |
165 Mello View Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 165 MELLO VIEW LN, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1143 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Feb 10, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201734113 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 165 MELLO VIEW LN, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1143 |
| Document Number | 0000034113 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 34113 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $656.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 165 MELLO VIEW LN WATSONVILLE CA 950761143, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1143 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 165 MELLO VIEW LN, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1143 |
| Document Number | 0000005058 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5058 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $550.11 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 165 MELLO VIEW LN WATSONVILLE CA 950761143, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1143 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 165 Mello View Ln was $9,384 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $692,870 (+2%) Land $348,176 Building $344,694 | ||
| 2025 | $9,384.00 Homeowner's exemption | $679,284 Land $341,349 Building $337,935 | |
| 2023 | $8,289.00 (+2.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $652,907 Land $328,094 Building $324,813 | $711,270 |
| 2022 | $8,082.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 165 Mello View Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1997–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 165 Mello View Ln is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF WATSONVILLE serves 65,231 people · EPA ID CA4410011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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